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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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